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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE is to star as the founder of social networking site Facebook in a new movie, according to reports.
The SexyBack singer will play Facebook founding president Sean Parker, according to Daily Variety.
Adventureland star Jesse Eisenberg and The Other Boleyn Girl actor Andrew Garfield have also been lined up to star in the project, which starts filming in Boston, Massachusetts next month (Oct09).
The film will focus on the success of Facebook, which was created in 2004. It currently has more than 300 million members worldwide.

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JOHN TRAVOLTA has publicly acknowledged for the first time his late son JETT was autistic after telling a court how he desperately attempted to resuscitate the teenager when he suffered a seizure in the Bahamas.
The actor’s 16-year-old son was taken to a local hospital after the incident in January (09), which took place during a family holiday.
Former Bahamian Senator Pleasant Bridgewater and paramedic Tarino Lightbourne, who attended to the boy after the attack, are currently on trial in the Bahamas on charges of extortion.
They are accused of conspiring to release a document containing information about Jett’s death in a $25 million (£17.2 million) bribery plot against Travolta and his grieving wife Kelly Preston.
Travolta took to the stand on Wednesday (23Sep09) and described how his children’s nanny woke him up in a panic on the fateful morning to alert the star to his son’s condition.
The actor told the court how one of Jett’s caretakers tried to revive the boy with chest compressions, before Travolta stepped in to take over CPR. His efforts failed to revive his son, who was taken away in an ambulance.
During his testimony, Travolta admitted his son was autistic, revealing he suffered seizures lasting between 45 seconds to one minute every five to 10 days.
Travolta told the court, "He was autistic. He suffered from a seizure disorder." On Tuesday (22Sep09), the Bahamas court heard testimony from police inspector Andrew Wells, who claimed Lightbourne had told him the actor initially wanted to fly his son to Florida so he would receive better medical care. He allegedly changed his mind soon afterwards and instructed the paramedics to take the teen to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Bridgewater and Lightbourne have pleaded not guilty to the allegations. The trial continues.

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MATT DAMON is using his star status to help provide clean water to thousands of people living in poverty-stricken Haiti.
The Bourne Supremacy star created non-profit company Water.org earlier this year (09) when he merged his H2O Africa charity with WaterPartners International.
Water.org has previously succeeded in providing access to clean water for people living in developing countries in Africa and South Asia - and now Damon is turning his attentions to Haiti.
The actor joined world leaders, including U.S. President Barack Obama and former leader Bill Clinton, at the launch of the 2009 Clinton Global Initiative in New York on Tuesday (22Sep09) to announce his new mission.
The project, nicknamed the Haiti Challenge, aims to provide clean water and sanitation facilities to 50,000 Haitians.
Damon explained, "Water.org will deliver at least $2 million to fund this commitment." He also urged the leading politicians gathered at the meeting to donate to the organisation to ensure the Safe Water and Sanitation For the People of Haiti initiative is a success.
Damon added, "We want to challenge everyone here in this room tonight to support this commitment to the people of Haiti by visiting Water.org."

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British singer GARY BARLOW has vowed to make the next TAKE THAT tour an even bigger spectacle than their trek earlier this year (09) - because his mum prefers COLDPLAY’s live shows.
The Shine hitmakers hit the road with their The Circus Live gigs, playing to more than 650,000 fans in stadiums across the U.K. in June and July (09).
Barlow’s mum Marge was hugely impressed by her son and his bandmates - until he took her to see Chris Martin’s group in concert earlier this month (Sep09).
He says, "My mum was blown away by Coldplay. She thought we were brilliant but that they were better - and wasn’t afraid to tell me. So I’ll have to up the ante for the next tour."

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British singer ADELE fell back into her old ways when she was writing her new album - she downed bottles of booze for inspiration.
The sultry star quit alcohol after her drinking led to several scrapped dates on her U.S. tour last year (08).
But she reportedly indulged in bouts of boozing earlier this year as she wrestled with songs for her upcoming record, the follow-up to 2008 hit 19.
Journalist Dean Piper tells U.K. TV show This Morning, "I caught up with her in New York. She was talking about the new album. She was off the booze, she was making a big effort to get clean and healthy. But she has gone back on the booze so she can get a bit emotional and write some new tracks."

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Former MOTLEY CRUE lead singer JOHN CORABI has left the organisers of a benefit concert scrambling for a last-minute replacement after cancelling his headliner appearance at an upcoming concert due to unexplained scheduling conflicts.
Corabi was set to perform at the 2 October (09) event, planned as a fundraiser for 14-year-old Iowa girl with cerebral palsy.
Organisers hoped Corabi’s performance would help raise funds for a $8,100 (£5,400) mobility system in the girl’s home to help her move around the house in her wheelchair.
But a post on his website reads: "John would like to send an apology out to fans and those organizing the benefit show in Iowa. Due to a pre-existing date conflict, he will not be able to appear at the show.
"Rescheduling inquiries have been made, and we are waiting to see what can be worked out. These events are very close to John’s heart, and he is upset that he cannot be there. Hopefully something will be worked out for a later date." Corabi replaced Motley Crue singer Vince Neil in the band from 1992 to 1997 before going solo.

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Rapper/actor COMMON has thanked his fans for their support as he struggles to come to terms with the tragic death of his cousin.
Ajile Turner died after his motorcycle collided with a cyclist on the streets of Brooklyn, New York on Friday night (18Sep09).
Both men were pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital - and Common admits the past few days have been "tough" for his family.
In a post on his blog, he writes, "Man, I want to thank each and every person who sent their love and condolences about my cousin, Ajile Turner.
"It has definitely been a tough time for me and my family, but as GOD always does he assures us that everything will be alright. I believe that you all’s (sic) support is just another way of assuring it.
"I thank you once again. God Bless." Turner was founder and CEO of the Echelon Group, an independent concert production company.

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PAUL REUBENS gave U.S. TV audiences a late night laugh on Tuesday (22Sep09) when he reprised his alter-ego PEE-WEE HERMAN almost two decades after retiring the character.
Wearing his trademark red bow tie and slim grey suit, Reubens slipped into character on The Jay Leno Show for the first time since 1990.
The wacky actor was on the show to promote an upcoming Los Angeles theatre project, in which he’ll return to his zany role.
The man-child tested the TV audience’s reaction as he poked fun at young celebrities like the Jonas Brothers, and made sly comments about the siblings’ famous abstinence rings.
Pointing to a ring on his left hand, Reubens told Leno: "I didn’t get married; it’s my abstinence ring. I’m only two days into it." The Pee-Wee Herman Show will run at the Music Box theatre in Los Angeles from 19 to 29 November (09).

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Tragic Playboy model JASMINE FIORE has been laid to rest in California - a month after her body was found in a suitcase dumped in a trash can.
The swimsuit model’s former husband, U.S. reality TV contestant Ryan Jenkins, was charged with her murder but he committed suicide in a motel in Canada just days after Fiore’s remains were discovered by police.
A funeral for the busty blonde was held at her childhood home in Santa Cruz at the weekend (19-20Sep09), where more than 200 close friends and family gathered to pay their respects.
Fiore’s mother, Lisa Lepore, and her ex-boyfriend Robert Hasman read moving tributes and shared memories of the model to mourners at the "extremely emotional event".
A public memorial for Fiore is set to be held in Las Vegas next month (Oct09), reports TMZ.com.

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The stunt double for CHARLIE’S ANGELS star JACLYN SMITH is in a stable condition in a Central American hospital after she was shot in the abdomen.
Early reports on Tuesday (22Sep09) suggested Smith had shot herself while on vacation in Honduras, but the actress quickly denied she had been injured. In a statement she explained she was "safe and home with her family".
The injured woman was, in fact, the actress’ lookalike former stunt double Sandra Franklin, who sustained a bullet wound to her stomach during an incident at her home on Roatan Island, off the coast of Honduras.
Further details about the shooting were unavailable as WENN went to press.

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Adult filmmaker JOE FRANCIS has escaped a prison sentence in his tax evasion trial after striking a plea deal with Los Angeles prosecutors.
The embattled Girls Gone Wild creator was arrested in 2007 and charged with two counts of filing fraudulent tax returns, amounting to $20 million (£14 million).
He faced up to 10 years behind bars if he was convicted.
But Francis will no longer take the stand as planned next month (Oct09) after reaching an agreement with the authorities, which will keep him out of prison.
As part of the deal, Francis will plead guilty to the charges, pay a $250,000 (£166,670) fine and receive credit for the 301 days in jail he has already served.
The news will come as a relief to Francis, who is also embroiled in a lawsuit against three former employees he claims tried to embezzle cash from him.
He is also under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for an altercation with Brody Jenner’s girlfriend, Jayde Nicole, outside a nightclub last month (Aug09).

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Emmys chiefs are fuming over an online auction of late actress ESTELLE GETTY’s award for her supporting role in THE GOLDEN GIRLS.
Executives at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences are battling with bosses at eBay.com to remove the star’s 1988 Emmy award from the website, reports Variety.
The Academy’s guidelines state statuettes must be returned to the organisation if the winner or their heirs no longer want the award.
However, the golden prize has been placed up for auction by a private bidder with a starting price of $15,000 (£10,000).
Getty died last year (08) at the age of 84.
As WENN went to press, there were no bidders on the item.

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AMY WINEHOUSE has slammed a report she lashed out at a schoolgirl for allegedly bullying her goddaughter.
The Back to Black singer was alleged to have stormed to London’s Southgate School earlier this week (begs21Sep09) to confront a pupil who was apparently tormenting 13-year-old Dionne Bromfield.
A source told gossip blog I’m Not Obsessed that the incident soon turned nasty: "The altercation outside of the North London secondary school quickly turned sour when Amy began hurling abuse at the young accused bully and began spitting at her." But Winehouse’s spokesperson has vehemently denied the allegations, branding the claims "absolutely untrue".

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Rockers KISS, the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and rapper LL COOL J are among the list of contenders for next year’s (10) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Other first-time nominees in the 12-strong list include Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and songwriter Laura Nyro, while veterans in contention are Donna Summer, Darlene Love, ABBA, the Chantels and The Stooges.
Only five acts will make the cut for the 25th annual induction ceremony, which is set to take place in New York City on 15 March (10).
The inductees will be announced in December (09).

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MARILYN MANSON is the latest celebrity to be diagnosed with swine flu.
The shock rocker visited doctors earlier this month (Sep09) and was informed he had contracted the virus.
In a post on his personal blog, Manson writes, "So I have officially been diagnosed, by a real doctor, with THE SWINE FLU.
"I know everyone will suggest that f**king a pig is how this disease was obtained. However, the doctor said, my past choices in women have, in ‘no way’ contributed to… me acquiring this mysterious sickness. Unfortunately, I am going to survive. M." Harry Potter star Rupert Grint and The Streets’ bass player Wayne Vibes were diagnosed with the illness earlier this year (09).

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DANIEL RADCLIFFE is teaming up with a U.K. charity to raise awareness of vulnerable young people.
The Harry Potter star is backing Get Connected’s Best Friend campaign, which is launching a confidential phone helpline for teens in trouble.
Radcliffe says, "I am delighted to pledge my support for Get Connected, and mark its 10th anniversary by becoming its first Best Friend. The free confidential helpline finding young people help for any problem is a vital and unique service.
"We live in a world that is so full of choice and information; it is often impossible to know where to turn or what to do. Get Connected is there for young people in need of help no matter what the issue, from eating disorders to abuse, homelessness to pregnancy."

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ROBBIE WILLIAMS has warned fans not to buy tickets for his upcoming British homecoming gig from unofficial outlets - because they will be refused entry to the concert.
The Angels hitmaker is playing his first show in the U.K. for more than three years as part of the BBC’s annual Electric Proms event in London next month (Oct09).
The 2,000 tickets for the performance sold out in minutes when they went onsale on Wednesday morning (23Sep09), with many appearing on unofficial ticketing websites and eBay at an inflated price soon afterwards.
But Williams has advised fans not to buy tickets to the sold-out event from scalpers - because stringent security on the night will prevent them from gaining entry to the gig.
A statement on his website reads, "Tickets to Robbie’s performance at BBC’s Electric Proms sold out in a flash this morning and we are aware that many of you who did not manage to get tickets are very disappointed.
"We strongly recommend that you do not purchase tickets from unofficial sources, by this we mean anyone selling tickets second-hand. Strict security measures will be in place on the night and you risk being disappointed further if you buy these tickets at an inflated price only to be refused entry."

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SHARON OSBOURNE broke down in tears on U.S. TV over her daughter KELLY - after she stunned judges with her fancy footwork on DANCING WITH THE STARS.
The America’s Got Talent show judge watched proudly from the audience with her rocker husband Ozzy as their reality TV star-turned-presenter daughter took to the floor in front of a packed audience.
The 24 year old performed a Viennese Waltz for her debut dance of the series, and blew her family and fans away with a step-perfect routine.
And the show’s three judges couldn’t believe the transformation in Osbourne - who recently admitted she was forced to take the part of Mama Morton in a West End production of Chicago because she couldn’t dance the lead role of Roxy.
Judge Bruno Tonioli exclaimed, "Kelly I cannot believe my eyes. The wild-child, rock-princess, transformed into a vision of grace, elegance in a world of impeccable style!" The comments caused the star’s rock matriarch mother to burst into tears, as the audience jumped to a standing ovation.
Osbourne couldn’t help blubbering herself, hugging her joyful parents, before saying, "I’m crying. That was the most fun I’ve ever had in my life. I can’t believe I’m crying!"

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